Category Archives: Local News
Dubuque County hires consultant to craft streamlined development code
The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will work with a consultant to craft a code to guide future property development - as departments, residents, assessors, developers and landowners have struggle...
May 07, 2025
2 arrested after Dubuque shooting injures man
Police said a shooting in Dubuque injured a man and led to the arrest of two people. 29-year-old Excell Moore of Dubuque, was transported by private vehicle to UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital for tr...
May 07, 2025
Tommy Bartlett Show site and Exploratory sold to Ripley’s Believe It or Not
The Tommy Bartlett Show site and Tommy Bartlett Exploratory in Wisconsin Dells have been sold to Ripley's Believe It or Not, the two companies announced Tuesday. The purchase marks the end of the Tomm...
May 07, 2025
Pair of heavy-metal concerts coming to Dubuque casino
Two popular metal bands will headline separate nights of music at a Dubuque casino this summer. In This Moment is slated to play Back Waters Stage at Q Casino + Resort on Aug. 1, according to a press ...
May 06, 2025
Longtime gaming industry leader hired to lead Dubuque casino, DRA
A longtime leader in the gaming and hospitality industry will helm a Dubuque casino. The DRA executive board of directors today announced that Anthony Williams has been hired to become the new preside...
May 01, 2025
Dubuque council member declines another term, opening West End seat
Dubuque City Council Member Susan Farber will not seek reelection this fall, setting up a race for an open seat in Ward I, which covers the West End and part of southern Dubuque. Farber took office af...
May 01, 2025
Dubuque man convicted of federal firearm charge
A Dubuque man has pleaded guilty to a federal firearm charge after police said officers found him in a vehicle with a loaded, stolen firearm near his feet. 32-year-old Nicholas Welter was convicted of...
May 01, 2025
Platteville still recovering from hailstorm
University of Wisconsin-Platteville students led the way last weekend in the community's continued efforts to clean up from a recent storm. Nearly two weeks ago, many Platteville residents woke up to ...
Apr 30, 2025
Immigration group files civil rights complaint against state patrol over traffic stop near Dubuque
Escucha Mi Voz, an Iowa City nonprofit that works with immigrants filed a civil rights complaint Friday against the Iowa State Patrol and Customs Enforcement after seven construction workers were stop...
Apr 30, 2025
Vintage Torque Fest this weekend
An annual vintage car and motorcycle show that raises funds for children with heart disease will be held this weekend in Dubuque. Vintage Torque Fest opens at noon on Friday and 9 a.m. on Saturday at ...
Apr 30, 2025
